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Cost-effective automated multipurpose delivery system software for hospitals.
Mag Kocho Hrisafov1, Mag Eng Angel Botev Ivanov1, Assoc Prof Nayden Chivarov1
1Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Summary
This study presents a cost-effective automated delivery system for hospitals to reduce healthcare worker exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. The system successfully distributes food and medicine using open-source software and tools.
Area of Science:
- Health Systems Engineering
- Robotics in Healthcare
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained global health systems.
- Minimizing healthcare worker exposure to infectious agents is critical.
- Hospitals require innovative solutions for safe patient support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a cost-effective, automated delivery system for hospitals.
- To reduce the risk of virus transmission to medical personnel.
- To provide a proof of concept using free and open-source software.
Main Methods:
- Development of a robot platform integrated with Robot Operating System (ROS).
- Implementation of a SQL Server relational database for management.
- Creation of a web application for system control and monitoring.
- Utilizing exclusively free and open-source software tools.
Main Results:
- A working proof of concept for the automated delivery system was successfully created.
- System testing demonstrated successful operation and functionality.
- The system effectively distributes medicine and food to non-intensive care patients.
Conclusions:
- It is feasible to create an automated hospital delivery system using free and open-source software.
- The developed system offers a cost-effective solution for reducing staff exposure.
- This technology can enhance hospital logistics and patient care safety.
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